Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has successfully concluded the pre-bid meeting in connection with the redevelopment of Ahmedabad Railway Station. The meeting was held both online as well as offline mode. The meeting was attended by all prospective bidders, vendors as well as officials of RLDA.
The meeting was attended by prominent construction houses such as L&T, NCC Ltd., G.R. Infra, Dilip Buildcon, PSP Projects, AFCONS, KEC International, Thoth Infrastructure Ltd., IRCON, Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd., Adishwaram Corporation, Tirumala Seven Hills Pvt. Ltd., SID Constructions, ITD CEM Co., Jindal Steel Power, PDA Consultant, etc.
The Ahmedabad station will be redeveloped on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) mode. The estimated project cost is INR 2563 Crores. The Bidding Process shall be a single stage two packet bidding process. The last date for submission of e-bid is September 05, 2023, up to 15:00 hrs and the date of opening of e-bids (technical) is September 08, 2023, at 15:30 hrs.
The scope of work includes but is not limited to, undertaking civil and MEP works for the station building and associated infrastructure, which primarily consists of dedicated access roads (Elevated/At-Grade), Multi-Modal Transit Hub (MMTH) Buildings, Iconic Building Parcel Building, development of surrounding circulation area, etc.
Vice Chairman, RLDA Shri. Ved Parkash Dudeja said, “The redevelopment of Ahmedabad station is amongst our flagship projects which will integrate different modes of transport such as High Speed, Metro, BRT, Railways etc. while protecting the heritage structures, the station will be equipped with modern amenities for passengers and other visitors and will act as a new city centre. With the pre-bid meeting, we are one step closer to the redevelopment of this important station”.
The revamped Ahmedabad station will feature a spacious roof plaza with a range of passenger amenities. It will have retail spaces, cafeterias, and recreational facilities, providing convenience and enjoyment for travellers. The station will be constructed on both sides of the railway tracks, connecting both halves of the city.
Facilities will include a food court, comfortable waiting lounge, play areas for children, and a space for local products. The station will prioritize comfort with proper illumination, clear signage, and convenient access through lifts and escalators. A well-designed master plan will ensure smooth traffic flow and ample parking. Integration with other transportation modes, sustainability measures like green building techniques and solar energy, and facilities for differently-abled individuals will be implemented. The stations will have separate areas for arrivals and departures, clutter-free platforms, improved surfaces, and fully covered platforms for passenger comfort. Safety will be ensured with CCTV cameras and access control systems throughout the stations.
